We Need You Tomorrow!

We need you tomorrow, Tuesday October 12th! If at all possible, please plan to attend this final hearing.

Your Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will decide the fate of the Dutra Asphalt Factory at Haystack Landing in Petaluma, right across the river from Shollenberger Park.

This could be our last opportunity to speak our minds to the Supervisors and show what kind of county we want. Please join us!!

TUESDAY OCTOBER 12TH
Supervisors Chambers
575 Administration Drive, Room 100A,
Santa Rosa, CA

The agenda item is scheduled for just after 2pm but arrive early (1pm) to ensure you get access to the chambers.

Bring friends and family...don't forget snacks, it could last hours. Arrive anytime between 1pm and 4pm as it will still be going on.

We will be carpooling at Noon from our Headquarters in Petaluma, located at 322 Western Avenue, next to the Tea Room Cafe.

Thank you for your support and we'll see you tomorrow!

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